For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here A man is in a very serious condition in hospital after a 'horrific' attack on his way to work.
Detectives say the victim, a 37-year-old man, is 'lucky to be alive' following the brutal assault on Sunday morning (April 4).
Officers were called to Ferndale, in Skelmersdale, near Wigan, at about 7.30am following a report a man had been found with serious injuries.
Police believe the attack may have taken place at nearby Firbeck. The victim was taken to Aintree Hospital where police say he remains in a 'very serious condition'.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk